Come to (re)connect and get to know your fellow Trudging Buddies with some Fellowship and Recovery. Everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM: Food & Fellowship
7:30 PM: Big Book Study 12 Step Meeting

Location: 926 Masselin Avenue 90036 (park on Olympic)

SevaSphere Service Day – Sunday, November 2
Join Trudging Buddies as we team up with SevaSphere to cook and distribute meals to the unhoused community in Skid Row.

Cooking Shift: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Bombay Beach, 1338 W 7th Street (parking garage off Columbia)

Distribution Shift: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sakura Crossing, 235 San Pedro St (safe parking, easy access)

SevaSphere runs tight, meaningful operations. This service opportunity is safe, rewarding, and transformative. Register through SevaSphere here

It’s time to start ramping up our distance as we prepare for the Resilience Ride! This training ride takes us through the western half of the San Fernando Valley on a protected bike path before climbing over Santa Susana Pass and descending into Simi Valley. We’ll make our way back via Thousand Oaks, Westlake, and Calabasas. This is an intermediate ride that requires some prior training—but if you’ve conquered GMR and Latigo over the past two weeks, this one will be a breeze!

Meet-up location: Balboa Tennis Center, 5651 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 59.6 mi | Elevation gain: 2,873 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49315048
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitators: Thomas Westfall – 917-683-8114, and Tony Anderson – 808-492-4400
TRL: Joe Brunelle – 917-257-5791

Hello, Pumpkins! Get ready for a sober spooktacular Halloween night we’ll actually remember, hosted by Blue Door. Here’s what’s in store: costumes, music, and community; food provided by Trudging Buddies; a spooky theatrical experience at 10 PM; and a scary movie to close out the night. Bring your best costume, bring your friends, and settle in for a night full of treats and just the right amount of tricks.

Time: 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM

RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/ZEMeZUgUcrzDo9L3x3ou

Come to (re)connect and get to know your fellow Trudging Buddies with some Fellowship and Recovery. Everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM: Food & Fellowship
7:30 PM: Big Book Study 12 Step Meeting

Location: 926 Masselin Avenue 90036 (park on Olympic)

Get ready! This is one of our most beautiful and challenging routes. We’ll start at Malibu Library and head west to Latigo Canyon for a looooong climb with stunning vistas of the Pacific. At the top, we’ll turn onto Mulholland to enjoy more views of the Santa Monica Mountains. After a brief climb up Old Topanga Canyon Rd, we’ll descend to the PCH via Topanga—be careful on the descent, and again on the PCH!

Meet-up location: Malibu Library, 23519 West Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 47.8 mi | Elevation gain: 4,761 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40208892
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Dave Doerken – 510-847-5981
TRL: Chris Gehrke – 610-613-9767

Come to (re)connect and get to know your fellow Trudging Buddies with some Fellowship and Recovery. Everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM: Food & Fellowship
7:30 PM: Big Book Study 12 Step Meeting

Location: 926 Masselin Avenue 90036 (park on Olympic)

For our seventh training ride for the Resilience Ride, we'll be tackling our most challenging climb so far—the classic Glendora Mountain Rd (GMR) route. Starting in Duarte, we'll pass through Azusa before beginning a long climb into the San Gabriels with sweeping vistas of Mt. Baldy. We’ll then descend along the San Gabriel River. Bring plenty of water and electrolytes—you’re gonna need them!

Meet-up location: Encanto Park, 751 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte, CA 91010
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 38.0 mi | Elevation gain: 3,636 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38906565
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Joe Brunelle – 917-257-5791
TRL: John McKean – 323-842-4325

The best backyard drag pageant this side of the 405 returns! Four sober queens will compete for the crown, hosted by Chris Gardner with guest judge Eureka O’Hara and beats by DJ Jonathan Mendelsohn. Plus, a special performance from reigning Miss Mar Vista, Elleven DiVine.

Come out and cheer for Blake Hartzell (aka Banana Nicole Split), competing on behalf of Trudging Buddies! All proceeds support local recovery nonprofits. Tickets start at $30 - costumes encouraged, prizes awarded!

BUY TICKETS HERE

Leg strength is key to building momentum, and this dusk hike up Runyon Canyon is the perfect way to work those legs (and the booty). It’s dealer’s choice—walk, jog, or run up the path at your own pace. Come move, connect, and take in the views.

Meet-up: 6:00 PM at the benches just past the Fuller entrance.

Stay connected and join the Run Club WhatsApp Chat to get updates and connect with other runners.

Come to (re)connect and get to know your fellow Trudging Buddies with some Fellowship and Recovery. Everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM: Food & Fellowship
7:30 PM: Big Book Study 12 Step Meeting

Location: 926 Masselin Avenue 90036 (park on Olympic)

For the sixth ride in our Resilience Ride training series, we are going to start ratcheting up the distance a bit on this lovely ride down the Orange County coast. We will start at the far eastern end of Long Beach and will make our way to Laguna Beach via Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Crystal Cove. On the way back, we'll make a detour inland for the day's one significant climb before heading back to Long Beach along the coast.

Meet-up location: San Pedro Fish Market, 6550 E Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM
Distance: 54.2 mi | Elevation gain: 2,742 ft
Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38530407
Required equipment: Helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire
Facilitator: Chris Gehrke – 610-613-9767
TRL: Kevin Yzaguirre – 818-923-4455

Get ready to climb, climb, and climb again! This route, the fifth in our Resilience Ride training series, starts in West Hollywood near the Recovery Center. We’ll head up Franklin Canyon (and back down), then Stone Canyon (and back down), before finishing with Mandeville Canyon in Brentwood and rolling back to WeHo. This intermediate ride squeezes a lot of climbing into a fairly short distance, so bring plenty of water and electrolytes!

📍 Parking tip: Street parking near Verve is metered with a 2-hour max. Use the city garage on San Vicente, just north of Melrose.

Distance: 44.8 mi | Elevation gain: 3,856 ft | Route link

Required gear: helmet, water bottle, pump, spare tire

Facilitator: Bryan Pitts (706-206-5988) | TRL: David Stroud (213-605-1583)

The fourth ride in our Resilience Ride training series takes us on a tried and true East Side route. After leaving Griffith Park, we ride through Glendale to Chevy Chase Dr. for our main climb of the day. We then descend and pass through Altadena (just south of the areas affected by the Eaton Fire) to Sierra Madre. After a coffee break, we return to Griffith Park via Pasadena and Eagle Rock. If you have cycling experience but haven't ridden much since ALC, this is a great route to get back in the saddle, and if you're a beginner who's done our other September rides, you'll be well prepared for this one.

Meet-up location: Crystal Springs Picnic Area, 4659 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Meet-up: 8:00 AM

Ride out: 8:30 AM

Distance: 38.9 mi

Elevation gain: 1830 ft

Route link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48565347

Required equipment: helmet, water bottle, pump, spare tire

Ride facilitator: Dave Doerken, 510-847-5981

TRL: Brian Etter, 323-500-3347

Bring your swimsuit as we'll get in the water and do some safety fundamentals—like treading water, floating, and sighting-1-followed by a supervised open water swim practice, if you feel comfortable.

Come meet your Triathlon Club fellows, get your questions answered and decide whether you’re looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals.

All fitness levels welcome! We’ll meet at the beach area closest to public restrooms on the corner of 2nd and Bayshore.

For our third ride of the Resilience Ride training series, we will make our way from Marina del Rey to Palos Verdes, passing through El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach. After a rest stop at Malaga Cove Ranch Market, those taking the short route will turn around, while those who want climbing will continue into Palos Verdes. Both routes feature beautiful ocean views on clear days.

Meet-up location: Glen Alla Park, 4601 Alla Rd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 | Meet-up: 8:00 AM | Ride out: 8:30 AM

Route 1: 32 mi | 900 ft gain | Route link

Route 2: 43.9 mi | 2287 ft gain | Route link

Required equipment: helmet, water bottles, pump, spare tire

Facilitators: Thomas Westfall 917-683-8114; Tony Anderson 808-492-4400 | TRLs: Joe Brunelle 917-257-5791; Kevin Yzaguirre 818-923-4455

Ready to see what you’re made of? Join the Trudging Buddies as we train for the Spartan Stadium—an epic challenge inside a real stadium where grit meets glory.

Whether you're in recovery, rebuilding, or just ready to level up, this is your chance to push past limits, get stronger together, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

No experience necessary—just heart, hustle, and a little willingness to get muddy. Let’s train, transform, and take that starting line together.

Interested in joining? Text Linc at 323-252-0971

Join us as we launch the Trudging Buddies Run Club! This info session is open to all runners and anyone curious about getting started. We’ll use this time to:

• Connect with others who share an interest in running

• Talk about goals, challenges, and tips

• Share our vision for the club and upcoming plans

Whether you’re brand new or already logging miles, this is a chance to build community and be part of something new.

8245 W 4th Street, Los Angeles CA 90048
(Park on 3rd or Crescent Heights — 4th St is permit-only)

1. Join the Run Club WhatsApp Chat: Click here
2. Contact: trudgingbuddies.runclub@gmail.com
3. Bonus: Our new partner Hoka Run Club offers 10% off for new måembers plus footwear consultations.

A 26-mile route with 1,267 ft of climbing, starting from Alana’s Coffee Roasters, 634 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA. Meet up and enjoy this vibrant ride through the city. Meet up/Roll Out Times TBD.

View route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38283432

Bring your running shoes as we'll do a light group run around Griffith Park, followed by a meet and greet with your Triathlon Club fellows.

We'll answer questions and help you determine whether you are looking to COMPETE or just COMPLETE your first triathlon. Plus, learn more about our swim program, designed to help train you up to meet your goals. 

All fitness levels welcome! 

Join us on Saturday, September 6 for a beginner-friendly ride from Griffith Park to Coffee Commissary. This scenic 22.1-mile route features a moderate 975 ft elevation gain, making it a great option for newer riders looking to build confidence.

We’ll meet at 4659 Crystal Springs Drive at 8:00 AM, roll out at 8:30 AM, and enjoy good company along the way. Wear a helmet, bring two water bottles and snacks. View the full route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38188205

Register Here - $10 suggested donation

Trudging Buddies are unstoppable--- let’s go carry the legacy forward together. 

Come be a part of a sober movement that will change your life.

Join us on Saturday, August 2 from 10 AM to 7 PM at 4358 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles for a one-day pop-up benefiting Trudging Buddies. We're offering $250 unlimited Botox to the face, with all proceeds supporting our work in recovery, service, and community building. Support a great cause—and look good doing it.

Spots are limited. Call 323-377-3725 to reserve your appointment.

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